ANDRA Board

The ANDRA Board is an elected; by the members, representative body that approves rules, regulations and sets the direction and activities of ANDRA for the betterment, safety and development of the quickest motorsport in the world.

List of Board Members:

  • Katie Cassar (VIC) – Chair
  • Nathan Peirano (QLD)
  • Murray O’Connor (WA)
  • Danya Borkowski (WA)
  • Patricia (Trish) Crossin AM (VIC)
  • Paul Drady (VIC)

Accountant: MGI Assurers (SA) Pty Ltd, Eastwood, SA
Solicitors: Barry.Nilsson. Lawyers
Insurance Brokers: Gallaghers

The Directors of the Australian National Drag Racing Association Limited are:

Katie Cassar (Chair) has more than 20 years of experience working with both State and Federal governments, and a high level of expertise when it comes to managing large organisations, including being the Deputy CEO of the County Court in Victoria for more than seven years. She brings extensive knowledge and skills in organisational development, human resources, customer service delivery, stakeholder engagement and management, strategic planning, change management and systems design. She is also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has a long history in the sport of drag racing.

Nathan Peirano, Northern Australia Divisional Director of ANDRA and Supercharged Outlaws competitor. Pilots the Time Traveller Outlaw Nitro Funny Car and joined the Divisional Council in 2012 then became the Divisional Director in March of 2015 after serving as the alternate for six months.

Murray O’Connor, Western Australian Division Director of ANDRA  and has been a member of the WA Divisional Council since 1994. His long-time involvement with ANDRA drag racing includes both off track and on-track pursuits, including time in the popular Top Doorslammer category.

Danya Borkowski has been involved with drag racing across a wide variety of roles for many years, including as a crew member, volunteer, bracket marshall, commentator, and also working in race control. Away from the track, Danya Borkowski is a criminal lawyer responsible for prosecuting serious indictable offences in the District and Supreme Courts.

Patricia (Trish) Crossin AM is an experienced Director, a former Senator and was the first woman to represent the Northern Territory in the Federal Parliament. During her time as a Senator, Crossin lobbied for and gained $4.5m to upgrade and redesign the drag strip for the Hidden Valley Drag Racing Association. She is also a Chair and Board member of a number of organisations and statutory authorities, and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She was awarded a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia in 2013.

Paul Drady has been a lifetime supporter of drag racing and directly involved for the past 15 years through not only his business but also as a crew member, ANDRA steward, divisional council member and most recently, Alternate VIC Division Director. The 45-year-old from Melbourne in Victoria not only brings this first-hand knowledge of ANDRA drag racing to the role, but also experience in high stress and time restricted environments thanks to 14 years in the medical industry.

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